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Editorial sports image for Avalanche Lose Josh Manson to the NHL's Favorite Vague Injury DesignationNHL

Avalanche Lose Josh Manson to the NHL's Favorite Vague Injury Designation

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson will 'miss some time' with a lower-body injury, testing the team's defensive depth.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysisRead article
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Penguins Swap Big Bodies: Soderblom Hits IR, Brazeau Activated

The Pittsburgh Penguins placed Elmer Soderblom on injured reserve and activated Justin Brazeau ahead of their matchup against Utah.InjuryRoster Move
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Leafs Lose Kirill Marchenko to the Dreaded 'Week-to-Week' Injury Tag

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Kirill Marchenko is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, disrupting the team's offensive momentum ahead of their matchup with Seattle.InjuryRoster MoveFantasy
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Leafs Drop Massive Injury Update on Tanev, Tavares, Domi, and Joshua

The Toronto Maple Leafs released a sweeping injury update covering Chris Tanev, John Tavares, Max Domi, and Dakota Joshua, raising questions about their lineup ahead of a matchup with the Calgary Flames.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
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Rasmus Ristolainen Is Hurt Again Because Time Is a Flat Circle in Philadelphia

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen will miss two weeks with an upper-body injury, continuing his frustrating history of missing time since arriving from Buffalo.InjuryRoster MoveFantasy
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Taylor Hall Returns to the Hurricanes Lineup Just in Time for His 1,000th Game Milestone

Taylor Hall is expected to return to the Carolina Hurricanes lineup after missing five games with an upper-body injury, bringing much-needed relief to a battered defending champion.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
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Revenge Game Canceled: Mats Zuccarello Out Against Rangers

Los Angeles Kings winger Mats Zuccarello will miss tonight's game against the New York Rangers with an upper-body injury, forcing a lineup shuffle against a struggling New York defense.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
Editorial sports image for Kraken Lose Top Sniper Jared McCann for 10 Weeks in Brutal Offensive BlowNHL

Kraken Lose Top Sniper Jared McCann for 10 Weeks in Brutal Offensive Blow

Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann has been placed on injured reserve and will miss 10 weeks with a lower-body injury, leaving the NHL's lowest-scoring team without its all-time leading goalscorer.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
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Rangers Hit Panic Button, Sign 38-Year-Old James Reimer Amid Goalie Crisis

The New York Rangers signed 38-year-old journeyman James Reimer to a one-year deal following an injury to Igor Shesterkin and a string of defensive meltdowns.Roster MoveContractInjury
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Flyers Activate Rasmus Ristolainen Just As Their Duct-Tape Defense Was Clicking

The Philadelphia Flyers have activated defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen off injured reserve after a nine-game absence, forcing a lineup shuffle during a surprising three-game winning streak.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
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Pierre-Luc Dubois and Cole Sourdif Return to Capitals Lineup Against Reeling Sabres

Pierre-Luc Dubois and Cole Sourdif are returning to the Washington Capitals lineup against the Buffalo Sabres, providing a much-needed boost after Dubois's brutal injury history.InjuryRoster MoveGame Preview
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Avalanche Hit Absolute Zero in Salary Cap Tetris to Bring Back Logan O'Connor

The Colorado Avalanche activated Logan O'Connor and moved Zachary L'Heureux to LTIR, leaving them with exactly $0 in cap flexibility.Roster MoveInjuryAnalysis
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Vincent Desharnais Loses an Appendix and the Capitals Lose Their Defensive Anchor

Washington Capitals defenseman Vincent Desharnais is out 4-6 weeks following an emergency appendectomy, leaving a massive hole on the penalty kill.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis